Question 1

FRICTION CLUTCH - HEAVY-DUTY HOIST MODELS

Accepted Answer

Provides an adjustable friction clutch that can be mounted to the output shaft of GCL-GH 1/2, 3/4 and 1 HP GCL-GH operators. Clutch needs to be set just tighter than the torque needed to operator door. Provides protection against door and operator damage in over-torque situations.

Question 2

EMERGENCY EGRESS - STANDARD FLUSH MOUNT

Accepted Answer

Allows for emergency manual egress by pulling wall-mounted lever. Flush, wall-mount emergency egress enclosure includes a mechanical cable to couple into operator. Door must be balanced so that it is able to open at least half way when released.

Question 3

EMERGENCY EGRESS - ADA-COMPLIANT

Accepted Answer

Allows for ADA-compliant emergency manual egress by pulling wall-mounted lever. Flush wall mount emergency egress enclosure includes a mechanical cable to couple into operator. Door must be balanced so that it is able to open at least half way when released.

Question 4

HAND CRANK - GCL-GCX

Accepted Answer

Provides floor level hand crank option for manual operation of the GCL-GCX counter door operator. This hand crank is not available on fire door versions of the GCL-GCX.

Question 5

HAND CRANK - GCL-GH

Accepted Answer

Field installed hand crank option for GCL-GH 1/2, 3/4, and 1 HP operators.

Question 6

EXTENDED LIMIT KIT - GCL-GH

Accepted Answer

Allows for extended run time on larger doors. This kit includes an additional limit idler shaft that is used to make a two-stage reduction between the limit and operator output shaft.

Question 7

COMMERCIAL PHOTOEYE SYSTEM

Accepted Answer

Commercial photoeye system in heavy-gauge sheet metal protected housing. Provides multiple mounting options with maximum adjustability. Designed to accommodate 1/2" flexible or rigid conduit when required.

Question 8

TIMER CLOSE MODULE

Accepted Answer

Timer to close expansion module. Provides for:
Timed Close - adjustable from 1 second to 5 minutes.
Pre-close Warning Output Contacts - adjustable from 2 to 10 seconds prior to close.
Auxiliary Open Input - provides additional open input that can be configured to start timer.
N-C Normally Closed Safety Input - Non-monitored N-C edge or photoeye input.
Monitored Edge Input - Provides contacts to connect 2-wire "DC" or "T3" monitored edges.
Plug & Play - Plugs directly into control board expansion port, and can daisy chain with additional expansion modules.
Set-Up - LCD display is used to adjust settings and selection of inputs to start timer.

Question 9

AUXILIARY OUTPUT MODULE

Accepted Answer

Auxiliary Output Module
Up Limit Output - Contacts activate when door reaches up limit. N-O and N-C contacts included. Two sets of single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) contacts.
Down Limit Output - Contacts activate when door reaches down limit. N-O and N-C contacts included. Two sets of single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) contacts.
ADA Output - Contacts configurable via LCD to activate when door is moving open, closed, or both open and closed. One set of single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) contacts.
Plug and Play - Plugs directly into control board expansion port, and can daisy chain with additional expansion modules.
Lamp Output - Contacts activate when door is set into movement and has a five-minute delay before turning off. One set of single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) contacts.
Set-Up - LCD display is used to adjust ADA output.

Question 10

CONTROL BOARD COVER - MOST STANDARD HEAVY-DUTY OPERATORS

Accepted Answer

Designed to prevent accidental contact to the circuit board where AC power may be present. Backwards compatible with most X-Series operator models. Exclusions include Fire Door and Explosion Proof operators.

Question 11

EDGE SENSING MODULE

Accepted Answer

Edge Sensing Module Features:
Monitored Edge Input - Provides contacts to connect DC/T3 type monitored edges. 
Plug and Play - Plugs directly into control board expansion port, and can daisy chain with additional expansion modules. 
Set-Up - LCD display is used to turn on edge setting. 
OPABESX.S Kit is field installed.

Question 12

COMMERCIAL WI-FI MODULE

Accepted Answer

Commercial Wi-Fi Module Features:
Wi-Fi - Can be easily added with the addition of an Aladdin Connect® board. 
Kit 41153S - May be added to any GCL-LJ Jackshaft in operation today and new GCL‑LJ Jackshafts can be ordered with Wi-Fi. 
Kit OPAKCDCM.S - May be added to most X-Series & Z-Series operators in use today. 
Exclusions: Fire Door, Explosion Proof, NEMA 4/4X 
Plug and Play - Plugs directly into control board expansion port and can daisy chain with additional expansion modules. 
Set-Up – Notifications can be set up through the Aladdin Connect® app on your smart device.

Aladdin Connect®:
Get notified if door is opened for a long time or late at night. 
Get notified when someone has accessed the door. 
Give access to others as regular or scheduled access through virtual keys. 
Get technical support. 
Find and contact a contractor. 
Track history of who accessed each door opener and when. 
Share temporary access.

Only compatible with Operators made in 2012 or newer.

Modifications and Options

Modifications

Options

Environmental Modifications

MODIFICATIONS

DISC BRAKE, STANDARD-DUTY OPERATORS"

DC DISC BRAKE, STANDARD-DUTY HOIST OPERATORS

MANUAL HOIST ON STANDARD-DUTY JACKSHAFT

SIDE MOUNT TROLLEY - STANDARD-DUTY

SIDE-MOUNT TROLLEY KIT - HEAVY-DUTY

SIDE-MOUNT WITH DUAL TROLLEY KIT - STANDARD-DUTY

SIDE-MOUNT W/ DUAL TROLLEY KIT - HEAVY-DUTY

DUAL TROLLEY KIT - STANDARD-DUTY

DUAL TROLLEY KIT - HEAVY-DUTY

CENTER MOUNT KIT - STANDARD-DUTY HOIST MODEL

CENTER MOUNT KIT - HEAVY-DUTY HOIST MODELS

HEAVY DUTY TROLLEY MODIFICATION

OPTIONS

FRICTION CLUTCH - HEAVY-DUTY HOIST MODELS

EMERGENCY EGRESS - STANDARD FLUSH MOUNT

EMERGENCY EGRESS - ADA-COMPLIANT

HAND CRANK - GCL-GCX

HAND CRANK - GCL-GH

EXTENDED LIMIT KIT - GCL-GH

COMMERCIAL PHOTOEYE SYSTEM

TIMER CLOSE MODULE

AUXILIARY OUTPUT MODULE

CONTROL BOARD COVER - MOST STANDARD HEAVY-DUTY OPERATORS

EDGE SENSING MODULE

COMMERCIAL WI-FI MODULE

ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS

TOTALLY ENCLOSED FAN-COOLED (TEFC) MOTOR

TOTALLY ENCLOSED NON-VENTILATED (TENV) MOTOR

220V, 50HZ SINGLE PHASE"

220V, 50HZ THREE PHASE"

380-415V, 50HZ THREE PHASE"

NEMA 4/12 WATERTIGHT/OIL-TIGHT

NEMA 4X CORROSION-RESISTANT

NEMA 7/9 HAZARDOUS AREA WALL-MOUNT

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